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Independent file photo Former Woodstock High School coach Jim Patton is pictured in action in 1994.

WHS Coach Jim Patton is remembered for inspiring athletes inside and out By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com The close of the 2024-25 wrestling season is a fitting time to remember and pay tribute to Woodstock High School’s most decorated former wrestling coach, Jim Patton. Patton, who taught high school physical education and coached football, wrestling, softball, […]

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Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski has served The Woodstock Independent since 2012 in many roles including associate editor, editor of the Harvard Mainline, and graphic artist. A past president of American Horse Publications, she's been working in the publishing industry for more than 30 years writing, editing and designing for trade magazines and equine publications.
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Picture of Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski has served The Woodstock Independent since 2012 in many roles including associate editor, editor of the Harvard Mainline, and graphic artist. A past president of American Horse Publications, she's been working in the publishing industry for more than 30 years writing, editing and designing for trade magazines and equine publications.
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